[Smackdaddy53]

Run without it, I cut mine off to clear a bigger prop with no issues.

 

[Clubhunter]

Run without it, I cut mine off to clear a bigger prop with no issues.

That’s what I was thinking. There is another anode below the bottom engine mount that can do the job.

 

[lemaymiami]

Now you know how marine mechanics earn their pay... What will be needed to clear that old broken bolt will be a "hot wrench" (a torch, a wrench, and a hammer...) and it will be all in a day's work for anyone that works on outboard motors for a living...

As noted above, run without it then have it sorted out the next time you're in for maintenance at your dealer or tech's place...

Aren't boats fun?

 

[Clubhunter]

Now you know how marine mechanics earn their pay... What will be needed to clear that old broken bolt will be a "hot wrench" (a torch, a wrench, and a hammer...) and it will be all in a day's work for anyone that works on outboard motors for a living...

As noted above, run without it then have it sorted out the next time you're in for maintenance at your dealer or tech's place...

Aren't boats fun?

Tons of fun

 

[Capnredfish]

For future reference. Remove all bolts subject to water yearly. Run it

 

[Clubhunter]

For future reference. Remove all bolts subject to water yearly. Run it

Just bought the boat used last month.

 

[Clubhunter]

I don’t have a torch but was wondering if you think a heat gun might work instead.

 

[Guest]

Gonna need a torch. A hand held with some map gas will usually do the trick. Heat gun won’t get it hot enough.

 

[jmrodandgun]

A bernzo from the hardware store should do the trick. A little 50/50 acetone and ATF in a spray bottle is a good penetrator.

If it makes you feel any better I broke mine off inside the lower unit. When I finally got around to fixing it I had to pull the prop shaft to get the lower into a drill press.

 

[permitchaser]

Isn’t there A back out bolt kit. I remember using one on a rifle and they came in different sizes

 

[lemaymiami]

They're called EZ Outs and they work just fine until you're dealing with not only salt corrosion - but also the natural electrolysis between dissimilar metals...

One other small tip I was taught years ago for bolts around the salt... a bit of Nev'r Seize on each bolt - not the copper based formula - the other one. Then when you want it to move - it will. I also keep a bit of Nev'r Seize on all the lugs on each wheel of my trailer...

For those not familiar with this kind of silver looking grease - you can probably find it in with plumbing supplies since plumbers need it...

Starting years ago I always made a point of hanging out with whoever was working on my motors - if possible.. Learned quite a bit that way over time...

Aren't boats fun?

 

[Dallas Furman]

Nickel anti seize is the one you want to use. Remember a little goes a loooong way, and if you get it on your clothes it will never come out. Most containers come with an applicator brush but it’s still messy stuff.

 

[lemaymiami]

I still have my thirty year old (at least that old) squeeze bottle of Nev'r Seize. I use so little of it that my usual dispenser is a very small bladed screwdriver - with just a dab on each bolt you're in business. Yes, the stuff will stain and is a PITA to remove. I find that a bit of mineral spirits on a rag will clean it off of my hands though - at least enough that normal handwashing will remove any remaining stains...